How easy, safe and streak-free to clean outside windows on a high floor?

Outside windows are especially prone to dirt. Dust, dirt settles on them, drips from rain appear.

You don't have to look through a muddy, stained window, even if it is at a height. It is enough just to use modern gadgets.

Read the article on how to properly and safely clean windows outside if you live on a high floor.

Glass washing methods for those who live in a high-rise building

You don't have to risk your life for glasses to shine clean... It is not difficult to wash them outside if you purchase specialized devices. These can be expensive cleaning robots, or more budget telescopic mops.

Robot washer

Robotic window cleaners make cleaning easier. Depending on the model, they can work autonomously or with human participation. The devices are attached to the surface using a vacuum pump or magnets.

Glass thickness matters for magnetic devices... In contrast, vacuum robots always grip the window firmly, regardless of the number of chambers.

The robots are controlled manually by pressing a button, from the remote control or from a smartphone (this function is available only for expensive models). After completion of work, the device will notify the owner of this with a sound signal.

Magnetic brush - how to use it correctly at a height without getting out?

An excellent solution for people living at height will be the purchase of magnetic brushes... This device is represented by two brushes, which are connected to each other by the force of attraction of magnets.

The brushes are very easy to use. It is enough to perform the following sequence of actions:

1. Apply water to the glass surface.
2. Apply one brush to the inside of the window and the other to the outside. The magnet should pull them together.
3. The inner brush is grasped by the hand and begins to drive it over the glass.
4. You need to start washing the window from the frame.Direction of movement: up, sideways, down, to the starting point. When the brush is in the center, you need to move it from top to bottom.

If the window is heavily soiled, repeat the procedure.

Special mop if you can't get it

These devices are well known to all housewives.... They have been on sale for many years.

Such devices are equipped with a rubber scraper to drain water, as well as a foam or microfiber nozzle.

For washing windows at height it is better to use a device with a folding handle (telescopic mop). Such a device allows you to remove dirt and dust without getting far from the window, just reach out.

For greater convenience, you can choose a model with a lever that helps to change the position of the scraper, increasing its contact area with the glass.

You need to prepare 2 containers in advance: one with a cleaning solution, and the second with clean water. The washing process itself is very simple:

• the nozzle with a rag is dipped into the solution,
• wipe the glass,
• remove dirty water with a rubber brush;
• after each approach, the nozzles must be washed.

Steam generator

The steam mop uses steam to clean windows. During washing, it is possible to control its temperature and the force of the jet. It is a handy device that not only removes dirt, but also disinfects the surface.

Features of using the device:

• water is poured into the tank;
• assess the degree of contamination of glasses - the higher it is, the more intensive the steam should be;
• process windows from top to bottom, pressing the device against the glass.

If after finishing cleaning the glass remains stained, you can wipe it with a dry soft cloth or paper towel. For window cleaning, it is recommended to choose the steam generator with the longest handle.

Help from specialists: where to find and how much will the service cost?

If it is impossible to cope with the task on your own, you need to involve specialists... To do this, it is enough to contact any cleaning company.

Their staff will help you clean windows, regardless of the number of storeys in the building. As a rule, it is sufficient to wash the glasses 2-3 times a year to keep them clean.

Turning to professionals allows you to immediately solve several problems: do not endanger your life and do not purchase a glass washer.

Such services are inexpensive. The price starts at 250 rubles per square meter.

Helpful information

Tips for cleaning glass at height:

1. To protect yourself from falling from a height, you can purchase a safety belt. Such devices are sold in hardware stores. The belt is fastened with a carabiner to a secure place, which, if something happens, can support the weight of a person.
2. Choosing magnetic brushes, you need to build on the thickness of the glass unit. There are separate devices for single-chamber, double-chamber windows, display and balcony glasses.
3. When using a glass washer robot without a water tank, you need to periodically moisten a cloth or apply a cleaning compound to the glass.
4. When using a steam mop, do not fill the water tank completely. It will be difficult to work with such a device. It is best to add liquid as it evaporates.

Conclusion

Windows in an apartment on a high floor can stay clean if modern gadgets are used to clean them. It is most convenient to use automated robots, but if there is no money to buy them, you can purchase a regular telescopic mop, which also does an excellent job.